White or brown stains on the tooth
A visible hole in your tooth
What happens if you don t treat a cavity?
A cavity will not go away on its own. If you leave a cavity untreated, it only continues to grow and cause further decay to your tooth.
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Here s how a cavity can progress if you don t treat it:
1. As a cavity forms, your enamel starts to weaken as a result of plaque buildup on your tooth. Enamel is the hard protective outer layer of your tooth. You can still avoid a cavity with flouride treatments done by your dentist.